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Fun Festivals in Japan (Matsuri) Regardless of the Season

Throughout the year there are many lively festivals, or matsuri, that are held throughout Japan. Which festivals are considered the most major ones?
Shinto | the Foundation of Japanese Thought

Shinto has been the main religion in Japan since ancient times, centering on the ideas of Japanese intimacy with nature and ancestor worship. Learn the basics of Shinto beliefs!
Religions unique to Japan

While Japan’s first main religion is Shinto, the second main religion is Buddhism. How did Buddhism come to Japan, and which influence does it have on daily life in Japan?
The Identity of Samurai and Shoguns in Japan’s Closed State

During the Edo period from 1603-1868, society was divided strictly into social classes, not unlike the caste system in India. The country was ruled by a shogun, who was the highest up in the military of that time.
The Meiji Restoration in Japan

The turning point for the city of Edo, actually for all of Japan, was the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry’s Black Ships at Edo-wan (now known as Tokyo Bay) in 1853. Perry’s US Navy expedition demanded that Japan open itself to foreign trade.
Shinto Shrines with a uniquely Japanese flavor

Whether you are in a large city like Tokyo or in a small village in the countryside, a Shinto shrine is never far away in Japan. What are the rules when you visit a shrine?
Winter Sports in Beautiful Japanese Nature

If you love skiing and snowboarding, Japan is a great December-April destination for you. There are over 500 ski resorts across Japan which vary in size from large resorts to small one-lift shops.
Narita Airport Transfer | one of Japan’s Leading Airports

If you book a tour package through us, in many cases the transfers to your hotel and back to the airport are included with your tour. If a transfer is not included in your package, if you would like to hire a charter minibus for a comfortable transfer to your hotel please let us know…
Japan’s Economy Recovering from the Slump

It is no secret that Japan’s economy has been in a slump for the last 30 years. Ever since the Japanese stock market crashed in 1989, Japan hasn’t been able to get back to pre-crash levels until very recently.
Japanese Ryokan where you can receive warm hospitality OMOTENASHI

A trip to Japan is not complete without a stay in a traditional Japanese inn, also called a ryokan. You will be enveloped in Japanese tradition and culture and welcomed with warm Japanese hospitality.
Tsunami and Typhoons | Natural Disasters in Japan

If you have followed the news a bit over the last few years, you probably already know that Japan is quite prone to certain natural disasters. Learn more about the rare tsunami and more common typhoons.
Internet Access in Japan | Traveling Tidbits about Japan

If you want to be connected to the internet at all times during your stay in Japan so you can, for example, use Google maps while on the go or check your emails at all times, then you can use one of the services listed below.
Local Kyoto with its quaint scenery

If you have already finished the beginners‘ course of travel in Kyoto and traveled around the many touristy spots, it is time to explore the daily lives of the locals!
The Bullet Train | Travel in comfort on the world’s fastest train

The shinkansen or bullet train is one of the symbols of Japan’s technological advancement. It is still one of the fastest trains in the world, but another one that is even faster is in the making…
Asahikawa Area, Hokkaido | A city with the largest national park in Japan

Asahikawa is the second-largest city in Hokkaido. Early February each year the Ashikawa Winter Festival is held here, but there are more reasons to visit this cool city.
Sapporo and Moerenuma Park, Hokkaido | Beautiful scenery in every season

Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. The Moerenuma Park was designed by the world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi.
Kawayu Onsen, Hokkaido | Unusual volcanic hot spring

Kawayu Onsen is a resort of hot springs in the middle of Akan National Park in Hokkaido. It is a good place to stay if you want to discover the natural bounty of the surrounding park.
Koyasan with its Gorgeous Architecture and Traditions

Koyasan is a center of Buddhist study and practice, located in the northeastern part of Wakayama Prefecture. It is surrounded by eight low peaks in Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park.
Exciting Mt Fuji E-Bike Private Tour (1 Day)

$500～ Start：Flexible
Aqua Park Shinagawa with beautiful decorations and marine attractions

Maxell Aqua Park is an aquarium located in the Shinagawa area in Tokyo. There are many exhibitions of marine species and several rooms with special illuminations, which makes this aquarium different from the others.